I have three children at Frome College, all very different types of learners
with different needs. They have all been well supported and well taught with
teachers who are caring and committed to their students.

The most important thing for our children is their safety. We foster a culture of vigilance amongst staff, students, parents and visitors. We always listen to children and take their concerns seriously. Please do not ‘wait and see’ - if you have any concerns please contact the College immediately or use the ‘Tell Someone’ link below. The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) at the College is Mrs West (SENCO) and the Child Protection Officers are Mrs West and Mr Tugwell (SEMH Manager).

Students can find talking to adults difficult or intimidating when it comes to personal subjects or difficult situations. If you suspect your child, or your child’s friend, is suffering from bullying, emotional, sexual or physical abuse, ‘sexting’, etc, please don’t ‘wait to see what happens’, tell someone!

Click the link above to see the Tell Someone form. Fill out all the bits you can – don’t worry if it doesn’t all apply to you,
the important thing is that you Tell Someone!

You can also email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

What happens next?
The College will investigate all reports made via Tell Someone! and appropriate member of staff will be assigned for take further action. You will be kept informed of all progress

Bullying
We are committed to developing a culture of inclusion, tolerance and respect in order to encourage mutually supportive students at Frome College. We take bullying very seriously. Bullying is unacceptable, regardless of who bullies, how it is delivered or what reasons are given to justify it.

How can I tell if someone is being bullied?
We realise that people who are bullied do not always show their hurt and speak about it, but there are some signs to look out for:

Being frightened of walking to or from school

Doesn’t want to go on the school/public bus

Begs to be driven to school

Changes their usual routine

Is unwilling to go to College(school phobic)

Begins to truant

Becomes withdrawn, anxious, or lacking in confidence

Attempts or threatens suicide or runs away

Cries themselves to sleep at night or has nightmares

Feels ill in the mornings

Begins to do poorly in school work

Comes home with clothes torn or books damaged

Has possessions which are damaged or ‘go missing’

Asks for money or starts stealing money (to pay bully)

Has dinner or other monies continually ‘lost’

Has unexplained cuts or bruises

Comes home starving (money/lunch has been stolen)

Becomes aggressive, disruptive or unreasonable

Is bullying other children or siblings

Stops eating

Is frightened to say what’s wrong

Gives improbable excuses for any of the above

Is afraid to use the internet or mobile phone

Is nervous or jumpy when a cyber-message is received

These signs and behaviours could indicate other problems, but bullying should be considered a possibility and should be investigated.

If you suspect your child is being bullied please report your concern to their tutor, Head of House or the Safeguarding Team so that we can investigate. It is important that you advise your child not to fight back as it could make it worse. Parents/carers must help us ensure we have a culture of tolerance and respect at school by promoting this at home.

No one deserves to be a victim of bullying. Bullying has been linked to potential damage to the mental health of a victim and can have longer term consequences. Bullying directly impacts on the emotional wellbeing of students and we will ensure that any reports of bullying are dealt with in accordance with the College’s anti-bullying policy.

Frome College will ensure that support is in place for the victims of those who have been bullied and that they are supported with their emotional wellbeing; we will work to promote positive wellbeing and building resilience. Whilst we will discipline those that bully others, we will also offer help to them to change their behaviour.